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Government Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Artists

SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government has revealed plans to ensure workers’ rights and improve working conditions in the art industry. During a press conference on Monday, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced it will pass legislation requiring standard form contracts between artists and art galleries, and make sure that [...]

S. Korean Performing Art Industry Suffers 20% Lower Attendance in 2017

SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s performing art industry declined last year, a recent survey by the culture ministry showed Monday. According to the “2017 Survey on the Performing Arts” published by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the total sales of the industry decreased 4.3 percent from a year ago to 748 billion won (US$711 million) last [...]